Ep 134: Exploring New Mexico with Author Kat Bellemore
In this episode we are chatting with author Kat Bellemore.
Join us as we delve into her fascinating world of cozy mysteries and sweet romances, set against the captivating backdrop of New Mexico and beyond. Kat moved there seven years ago, and she fell in love with its unexpected beauty. Her fiction is infused with the variety of New Mexico, from hot air balloons to White Sands National Park. From unexpected monsoons to the vibrant desert landscape, discover how the state’s unique beauty influences her storytelling.
Kat’s series, Maddie Swallows Mysteries, are set in New Mexico, and feature psychologist Maddie Swallows as she returns to her hometown and immediately becomes a murder suspect.
Kat also talks about her transition from writing small-town romances to cozy mysteries, explaining how the genres complement each other due to their similar tones and slow romantic builds amidst the suspense. She discusses her independent publishing journey, which grants her creative freedom but requires strong personal marketing efforts. And she shares her current read and upcoming book releases!
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Meet Kat Bellemore
Kat Bellemore is a small town romance and cozy mystery author. Deciding to have New Mexico as the setting for two of her series was an easy choice, considering its amazing sunsets, blue skies and tasty green chile. That, and she currently lives there with her husband and two cute kids. They hope to one day add a dog to the family, but for now, the native animals of the desert will have to do. Though, Kat wouldn’t mind ridding the world of scorpions and centipedes. They’re just mean.
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Exploring New Mexico with Author Kat Bellemore
In This Episode
We had so much fun chatting with Kat and here are some of the things we talked about:
- A huge monsoon on her first day in New Mexico
- Started with romance but soon added cozy mysteries
- Using her love of small-town books to write mysteries instead
- Writing two series at once helps keep her creativity
- Her Amor series explores various locations in New Mexico
- Using her psychology with the main character of Dead Before Dinner
- Currently working on book 7 of the Maddie Swallows series
- Seaside French Patisserie Mystery series is set in California
- Loves to watch mystery shows like Psych and Monk
- Coming up with location-specific ways to kill off characters
- Being on deadline makes it hard to find time to read
Books Mentioned in this Episode
Dead Before Dinner
Death and Dacquoise
Borrowing Amor
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